Deconstructed
No University Left Standing in Gaza
Feb 9, 2024
Dr. Ahmed Alhussaina, a Palestinian scholar, discusses the systematic destruction of every university in Gaza by the Israeli military. They explore the targeting of Palestinian scholars and intellectual figures, the challenges of academic life under occupation, and the hope for the future of Palestinian intellectual life.
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- Israeli forces deliberately targeted and destroyed all universities and educational institutions in Gaza, eradicating vital knowledge and cultural heritage.
- The destruction of cultural and heritage sites aims to undermine the Palestinian people and erase evidence of their existence and history, making it challenging to preserve and pass on Palestinian identity.
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Destruction of Universities and Educational Institutions
During Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, all universities and educational institutions in the besieged strip have been systematically destroyed. Israeli forces have targeted academic, scientific, and intellectual figures, bombing their homes without warning. Over 94 academics, along with hundreds of teachers and thousands of students, have been killed. Libraries, heritage sites, museums, and schools have also been bombed. The destruction of these educational institutions not only affects the present generation but also erases vital knowledge and cultural heritage.
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